The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received a total of 134 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. This disclosure comes as the Commission announced the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The extension is aimed at
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its readiness to commence a fresh voter registration exercise in Ondo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for later in the year. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Commission on Monday, July 15, 2025. INEC disclosed that the Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the high number of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ondo State, revealing that a total of 295,856 PVCs remain unclaimed as the state gears up for its governorship election scheduled for November 2025. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, made
As political activities gather momentum in Anambra State, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their readiness to ensure the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Senatorial bye-election scheduled for August 16 and the governorship election slated for November 8. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of twelve new applications from political associations seeking recognition as registered political parties in Nigeria. A top official of the Commission disclosed that the applications were submitted in recent weeks and are currently undergoing preliminary assessment. The move
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it is ready to conduct several outstanding by‑elections and will resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide in early 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, highlighted during a recent engagement with lawmakers that by‑elections, triggered by vacancies due to deaths, resignations, or appointments,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the new annex building of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The new complex, located on Zambezi Crescent, is intended to complement the commission’s overstretched headquarters and accommodate its expanding operations. Welcoming the President to the event, the INEC
